WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today EMILYs List announced Wisconsin as a key target in its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic initial investment of $15 million to secure Democratic governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot in 2026. “The

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  As bipartisan negotiations continue, governor pleased new PFAS bill amendment reflecting agreed-upon changes thus far is set to be taken up today  Staffing resources only major outstanding item to reach final, bipartisan deal as new PFAS bill amendments signal new hope for stalled PFAS investments  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today …

Appleton, WI — January 21, 2026 — Mark Scheffler, a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 8th District and self-described “Different Kind of Democrat,” today announced the launch of A Democrat in the Lion’s Den, a bold new series of town halls held intentionally in rural areas across the district. The series

MILWAUKEE_Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has reaffirmed its founding partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute with a $1 million commitment over the next five years, along with continued strategic contributions. Rockwell, a founding member

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced today that $1 million will be awarded to 49 farmer-led groups to support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and farmer participation in efforts to improve Wisconsin’s soil health and water quality. “Wisconsin’s farmers

MADISON, WI – Today, The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 840, a bill that claims to address data center concerns. As Wisconsin becomes a highly sought after destination for development of hyperscale data centers, our state must establish an intentional and responsible regulatory framework for this emerging economy. Assembly

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted in support of Assembly Bill 840. This bill creates numerous requirements for data centers in Wisconsin. AB 840 includes provisions that protect consumers, promotes water and land conservation, and ensures transparency with the public. Under this bill, large data centers may not pass

MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding AB 840 on today’s floor calendar:       “In my community and across our state, people are showing up to their local government meetings and engaging thoughtfully on data center proposals. “We need to take action to regulate

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed a bill (Assembly Bill 840) which restricts the use of clean energy in powering data centers and fails to protect ratepayers from being forced to cover the costs of the infrastructure required to power them. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “While Wisconsin

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement ahead of an Assembly Committee on Environment public hearing on Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across Wisconsin: “The bills build on months of discussions and meetings with

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened today to consider a variety of bills, including one that would substantially change how data centers are regulated and built in Wisconsin. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting the proposal. 2025 Assembly Bill 840 (AB840) – authored by Rep. Shannon

After a full year of Republican rule in Washington, prices are rising across the board due to their reckless policies backed by Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil. A new study from the Joint Economic Committee released today shows the average family in Wisconsin is spending on average $1,560 more on everyday expenses, such

(Madison) – To help address public concern across the state, Assembly Republicans passed regulations on data centers to help protect Wisconsin residents and communities. Rep. Krug joined his Republican colleagues in approving this important legislation today. “With the increased interest and construction of data centers across Wisconsin and the nation,

Madison — During today’s Assembly floor session, State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay) voted “no” on Assembly Bill 840, a Republican led data center bill that was rushed through the Legislature without adequate protections for ratepayers or meaningful input from impacted communities. “Data centers are a serious and emerging challenge

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) has announced that the management of the Foundation’s Wisconsin Civics Games will transition to the Universities of Wisconsin, effective this year. The WNAF launched the Wisconsin Civics Games in 2018 to address the growing need for civic education for high school students. Working in

WATERTOWN — Farmer and small businessman Nate Pollnow launched his campaign to become Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State during a supporter event today that drew more than 120 people.  “I think our state’s founders meant for the Secretary of State to be the Secretary FOR the state,” Nate said in

Madison, WI -Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) today voted in favor of Assembly Bill 840, which implements robust protections for ratepayers, natural resources, and communities in relation to large data centers. The legislation, coauthored by Rep. Allen, ensures responsible data center development without burdening residents, while positioning the state as a

RAYMOND, Wis. – ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, is calling out Congressman Bryan Steil’s “Stopping Insider Trading Act” as a misleading attempt at reform.  “This bill doesn’t ban insider trading. It’s a watered-down, plagiarized copy of the stronger, bipartisan bill Steil killed three years

Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) hosted Jane Graham Jennings as a Hometown Hero during the State Assembly’s Floor Session. Jane Graham Jennings was chosen to receive this honor due to her long service as the Executive Director of the Women’s Community in Wausau. Rep. Snyder said: “Through her work at

Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) voted for Assembly Bill 554 on the Assembly Floor earlier today. This legislation would require any lab-grown meat to be labeled as such before it is sold in Wisconsin “This bill is simply about transparency within our food industry. ” said Representative Moses.“Consumers have the right